Heavy glaze and strong wind to hit Astana

ASTANA. KAZINFORM A storm alert has been issued for Astana and Akmola region, the Astana's official website reads. 

Astana is set to face fog, ice-slick and wind gusting 17m/s on October 17-19, south-western wind blowing 15-20m/s on October 18-19, Kazhydromet reports.

Heavy glaze, low level snow drifting and fog are expected to hit Akmola region within three days ahead. Wind will batter at a speed of 15-20m/s on Wednesday, gusting up to 25 m/s on October 18-19. Chances of storm are high 85-90%.